Indigenous Career Coordinator & Faculty of Arts Co-op Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Student Affairs Unit SA - Centre for Experiential and Service Learning Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you a passionate advocate for education and employment, ready to make a meaningful impact by connecting Indigenous students at the University of Regina and First Nations University with exciting career opportunities? Join us as an Indigenous Career Coordinator / Faculty of Arts Co-op Coordinator!
Under the direction of the Manager, Career Education, the primary responsibilities of this position will be to administer and market the Indigenous Career Education office to Indigenous students at the University of Regina. This position will also be responsible for the Faculty of Arts Co-op program.
What You’ll Do:
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with current employers, including Indigenous focused employers;
- Actively marketing the Indigenous Co-op/Internship program to new employers and recruitment of Indigenous students into these programs;
- Engaging with Indigenous students on the University of Regina campus and First Nations University;
- Marketing and administering the Faculty of Arts Co-op program;
- Recruiting for and coordination of the Full-Circle Summer Internship program;
- Conducting student/employer job site evaluations;
- Creating and delivering public presentations to respective stakeholders;
- Counseling and advising students on Co-op/Internship and other employment related matters;
- Acting as a liaison between the Indigenous Career Education Office and the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL), and the ta-tawâw Student Centre, First Nations University and the Office of Indigenous Engagement;
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
Join us in empowering students to start their journey — apply today!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- Bachelor degree in any discipline is required;
- 2-4 years direct related experience;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture;
- advanced communication skills developed via working within Indigenous environments;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Previous experience as a University of Regina Co-op/Internship student (previous Full-Circle Summer Internship students are highly encouraged to apply); or experience in marketing and human resource management are definite assets;
- An excellent understanding of the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL) and Career Education as well as the Co-op and Internship programs at the University of Regina;
- Demonstrated experience working in complex databases such as, but not limited to Banner and Caspur would be an asset;
- Knowledge of Indigenous Career Education at the University of Regina and First Nations University;
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, issues and labour market trends;
- Familiarity with the labour market in Saskatchewan and Alberta especially, but also nationwide;
- Experience counseling, advising and mentoring students;
- Experience working with international students is a strong asset;
- A background in career counseling would be a strong asset;
- Exceptional presentation skills;
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently;
- Highly organized and an effective time manager;
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, travel within and outside the province and country when required;
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is a strong asset as travel will be required;
- As this is a preference posting for Indigenous People, internal equity and then external equity applicants may be considered prior to internal non-equity applicants as per the APT Collective Agreement.
Physical Demands
Light lifting at times, helping with Career Fair set-up, etc.
Pay Grade APT 5 Salary Range $71,745 - $96,825 Annually Status Permanent Work Hours
8:15am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Some travel required. Please note: This is not a “work from home” position. No work from home options apply to this role.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting Indigenous People Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
08/19/2025
Job Close Date
08/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don’t hesitate to apply — submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
Indigenous Career Coordinator & Faculty of Arts Co-op Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Student Affairs Unit SA - Centre for Experiential and Service Learning Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you a passionate advocate for education and employment, ready to make a meaningful impact by connecting Indigenous students at the University of Regina and First Nations University with exciting career opportunities? Join us as an Indigenous Career Coordinator / Faculty of Arts Co-op Coordinator!
Under the direction of the Manager, Career Education, the primary responsibilities of this position will be to administer and market the Indigenous Career Education office to Indigenous students at the University of Regina. This position will also be responsible for the Faculty of Arts Co-op program.
What You’ll Do:
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with current employers, including Indigenous focused employers;
- Actively marketing the Indigenous Co-op/Internship program to new employers and recruitment of Indigenous students into these programs;
- Engaging with Indigenous students on the University of Regina campus and First Nations University;
- Marketing and administering the Faculty of Arts Co-op program;
- Recruiting for and coordination of the Full-Circle Summer Internship program;
- Conducting student/employer job site evaluations;
- Creating and delivering public presentations to respective stakeholders;
- Counseling and advising students on Co-op/Internship and other employment related matters;
- Acting as a liaison between the Indigenous Career Education Office and the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL), and the ta-tawâw Student Centre, First Nations University and the Office of Indigenous Engagement;
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
Join us in empowering students to start their journey — apply today!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- Bachelor degree in any discipline is required;
- 2-4 years direct related experience;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture;
- advanced communication skills developed via working within Indigenous environments;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Previous experience as a University of Regina Co-op/Internship student (previous Full-Circle Summer Internship students are highly encouraged to apply); or experience in marketing and human resource management are definite assets;
- An excellent understanding of the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL) and Career Education as well as the Co-op and Internship programs at the University of Regina;
- Demonstrated experience working in complex databases such as, but not limited to Banner and Caspur would be an asset;
- Knowledge of Indigenous Career Education at the University of Regina and First Nations University;
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, issues and labour market trends;
- Familiarity with the labour market in Saskatchewan and Alberta especially, but also nationwide;
- Experience counseling, advising and mentoring students;
- Experience working with international students is a strong asset;
- A background in career counseling would be a strong asset;
- Exceptional presentation skills;
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently;
- Highly organized and an effective time manager;
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, travel within and outside the province and country when required;
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is a strong asset as travel will be required;
- As this is a preference posting for Indigenous People, internal equity and then external equity applicants may be considered prior to internal non-equity applicants as per the APT Collective Agreement.
Physical Demands
Light lifting at times, helping with Career Fair set-up, etc.
Pay Grade APT 5 Salary Range $71,745 - $96,825 Annually Status Permanent Work Hours
8:15am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Some travel required. Please note: This is not a “work from home” position. No work from home options apply to this role.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting Indigenous People Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
08/19/2025
Job Close Date
08/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don’t hesitate to apply — submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.